They will conclude their session on the 14th with a visit to the Memphis offices of DuPont Crop Protection, which sponsors the program through a grant to The Cotton Foundation.
Over the next year, in addition to learning NCC's role, the class will gain a thorough understanding of all the industry segments and the common goals they share. They will visit with industry leaders, tour production and processing operations, and observe cotton research activities.
They also will attend the NCC's Annual Meeting, visit with lawmakers in Washington, DC, and participate in orientation sessions with Cotton Incorporated, the New York Board of Trade and DuPont Crop Protection.
Nearly 250 industry members now have participated in the Cotton Leadership Program.
National Cotton Council of America